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EO02 LZW

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,109 mi
Last recorded135,109 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 LZW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 135,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 135,106 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing bothsides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing bothsides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 131,300 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 131,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH ALLY ARM LARGE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 119,024 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 119,024 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,036 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 111,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,660 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,738 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,001 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,883 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,346 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,977 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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EO02 LZW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO02 LZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO02 LZW registered?

EO02 LZW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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The MOT history for EO02 LZW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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